University of Minnesota Athletics

Blog: Gophers Earn Mid-Season Honors

10/14/2008 12:00:00 AM | Football

Phil Steele, publisher of Phil Steele's College Football Preview, has released his Mid-Season All-Big Ten team. Several Minnesota Golden Gophers are featured on the first, second and third teams.

The Gophers have just one member of Steele's Mid-Season All-Big Ten First-Team. It's no shock to anyone that the Minnesota player recognized as a first-teamer would be junior wide receiver Eric Decker. The Cold Spring, Minn. native leads the nation with 59 receptions and 782 receiving yards.

Gophers on the second team are senior tight end Jack Simmons, senior defensive end Willie VanDeSteeg and sophomore cornerback Marcus Sherels. Third-teamers for Minnesota are sophomore quarterback Adam Weber, freshman kick returner Troy Stoudermire, junior cornerback Traye Simmons, junior safety Tramaine Brock and senior punter Justin Kucek.

Steele will release his Mid-Season All-America team on Friday. One would have to think Eric Decker would receive some mention. We'll see ...
-AS

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